Big news: I bought a brand new smartphone this weekend! Yes, this is Big News. I’ve been complaining about my old phone for years, so this replacement has been a long time coming and was much anticipated. Another reason it’s big news: it was goddamn expensive. I’ve had mortgage payments that were less than half of the up-front payment of this phone. When the retailer told me the cost and passed the debit machine to me, I could feel my skin crawling. And I was getting a DEAL on this thing too. It’s unbelievable how expensive smartphones are, it really is a massive class privilege to buy a brand new one.
The model I got was the LG V20. My heart had been set on the new Pixel, but my phone company doesn’t carry it. The V20’s interface is pretty similar my old phone (Nexus 5) but there are a few features that I miss not having. Even so, I’m happy with the purchase. No regrets. I even have a fancy new case for it, the kind that opens like a book and you can slip your bank cards and cash inside the front flap.
I was reading comparison reviews after I brought the phone home (I know, counter-productive) and the V20 isn't actually rated all that highly. Competitors like the Pixel XL, the OnePlus 3, and the Galaxy 7 Edge are touted as much better alternatives. Only the 7 Edge was a potential option for me, and I deeply dislike that curved screen. Also, it would have been almost $300 more wtf. The V20 was ~on sale~ and therefore a steal, making it the same price as the LG G5.
There's so much customization and tweaking still to be done, so happy with my shiny new toy. ;D
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